WO2016052888A1

WO2016052888A1 - Mobile terminal and method of controlling the same

Info

Publication number: WO2016052888A1
Application number: PCT/KR2015/009712
Authority: WO
Inventors: Dongik Kim; Namyoung Kim; Sunho CHO; Dongjun SON
Original assignee: Lg Electronics Inc.
Priority date: 2014-09-29
Filing date: 2015-09-16
Publication date: 2016-04-07

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a mobile terminal that controls driving of an electronic apparatus that is included in a home automation system, and a method of controlling the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal includes: a wireless communication unit; a display unit to which screen information including at least one among graphic objects corresponding to electronic apparatuses, respectively, that are included in a home automation system is output; and a controller that recognizes one or more graphic objects as being selected, based on a first user input that is applied on the screen information, that sets a control command relating to driving of an electronic apparatus corresponding to the selected graphic object, based on a second user input that is applied on the screen information, and that controls the wireless communication unit in such a manner that a control signal relating to the control command which is set is transferred to an electronic apparatus corresponding to the selected graphic object.

Description

MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

The present disclosure relates to a mobile terminal that controls driving of an electronic apparatus that is included in a home automation system, and a method of controlling the mobile terminal.

In addition, the present invention relates to a mobile terminal that includes a display unit to which to output various pieces of information relating to driving of an electronic apparatus that is included in a home automation system, and a method of controlling the mobile terminal.

The Internet of Things provides an environment in which information is shared by connecting physical objects in real life through wired and wireless networks. That is, the Internet of Things provides connectivity to enable the physical objects to exchange data with an operator or connected devices.

Through the Internet of Things, not only home appliances and electronic apparatuses, but also physical objects in various fields including health care, telemetering, smart home, and a smart car are connected across existing networks for sharing information.

The Internet of Things is similar to existing ubiquitous computing or a Machine-to-Machine (M2M) technology. However, the Internet of Things is expected to offer advanced connectivity of devices, systems, and services that goes beyond the M2M technology that allows both wireless and wired systems to communicate with other devices of the same type, thereby exchanging large amounts of data between other devices.

The Internet of Things is applied to the home automation system. A home automation system communicates with things that are included in the system and controls the things, using the Internet of Things.

In the home automation system that uses the Internet of Things, various attempts have been made to transfer information relating to driving of the things that are included in the system, to a user.

Therefore, an aspect of the detailed description is to provide a method of controlling outputting of screen information that includes pieces of information relating to driving of an electronic apparatus that is included in a home automation system and to a condition for the driving, and a mobile terminal that outputs the screen information.

Furthermore, another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal that conveniently drives an electronic apparatus that is included in a home automation system, and a method of controlling the mobile terminal.

To achieve these and other advantages and in accordance with the purpose of the present invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, there is provided a mobile terminal comprising a wireless communication unit, a display unit configured to output screen information including at least one graphic objects corresponding to electronic apparatuses, respectively, that are included in a home automation system and a controller configured to recognize one or more graphic objects as being selected, based on a first user input that is applied on the screen information, set a control command related with driving of an electronic apparatus corresponding to the selected graphic object, based on a second user input that is applied on the screen information, and control the wireless communication unit to transfer a control signal related with the set control command to an electronic apparatus corresponding to the selected graphic object.

According to one embodiment, a method of controlling a mobile terminal, comprising outputting screen information including at least one among graphic objects corresponding to electronic apparatuses, respectively, that are included in a home automation system, selecting at least one from among the graphic objects based on a first user input that is applied to the screen information, setting a control command related with driving of an electronic apparatus corresponding to the selected graphic object, based on a second user input that is applied on the screen information and transferring a control signal related with the set control command to an electronic apparatus corresponding to the selected graphic object.

In a method of controlling outputting of screen information and a mobile terminal that outputs the screen information according to the present invention, an image including information relating to driving of at least one electronic apparatus that is included in a home automation system is output. Therefore, the user can know the information relating to driving of the home automation system through the image that is output, in an easier manner.

In addition, a mobile terminal and a method of controlling the mobile terminal according to the present invention provides screen information through which a constituent element that is included in a home automation system is intuitively monitored. Furthermore, a method of controlling the constituent element of the home automation system using a user input that is applied to the screen information is provided. Therefore, convenience of the user of the home automation system is improved.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram for describing a home automation system;

FIG. 2A is a block diagram for describing a mobile terminal relating to the home automation system;

FIGS. 2B and 2C are diagrams illustrating one example of the mobile terminal relating to the home automation system, when viewed from different directions;

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for describing a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a diagram for describing screen information of an application for controlling driving of an electronic apparatus that is included in the home automation system;

FIG. 5 is diagram for describing a method of setting a control command for multiple electronic apparatuses, on the screen information of the application that is illustrated in FIG. 4;

FIGS. 6A(a) and 6B(b) are diagrams for describing a method of setting a control command for at least one electronic apparatus by switching the screen information of the application that is illustrated in FIG. 4;

FIGS. 7A(a) to 7B are diagrams for describing an embodiment of a user input for controlling the driving of the electronic apparatus that is included in the home automation system;

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for describing a method of controlling outputting of screen information according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 9A is a diagram for describing a data structure of an operation command relating to the driving of the electronic apparatus that is included in the home automation system;

FIG. 9B is a diagram for describing a data structure relating to a way in which condition information and a control command that are included in an operation command that is described referring to FIG. 9A are arranged;

FIGS. 9C(a) to 9C(d) are diagrams for describing a layout of screen information on which to display the operation command that is described referring to FIGS. 9A;

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating one embodiment of the screen information on which to display the operation command relating to the driving of the electronic apparatus that is included in the home automation system, which is described referring to FIGS. 9A to 9C(d);

FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating multiple embodiments in which an operation command to the home automation system is output using multiple pieces of pre-set layout information;

FIGS. 11B(a) to 11C(b) are diagrams illustrating a method of controlling the outputting of the screen information that uses a different layout based on an attribute of an operation command, according to one embodiment; and

FIGS. 12 to 14 are diagrams illustrating a method of controlling the outputting of the screen information, according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Description will now be given in detail of the exemplary embodiments, with reference to the accompanying drawings. For the sake of brief description with reference to the drawings, the same or equivalent components will be provided with the same reference numbers, and description thereof will not be repeated.

A home automation system that will be described in the present specification includes at least one electronic apparatus and at least terminal that communicates with each other through a wired or wireless network.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram for describing the home automation system. FIGS. 2A to 2C are diagrams for describing a mobile terminal as one embodiment of a client part that is included in the home automation system.

The home automation system includes a device part 100a, a network part 100b, a client part 100c, and the like. Constituent elements that are illustrated in FIG. 1 are not essential for realizing the home automation system, and the home automation system that will be described in the present specification has more than or less than the constituent elements that are described above.

In addition, the Internet of Things is set up in the home automation system that is illustrated in FIG. 1. That is, at least one constituent element (for example, an electronic apparatus, a mobile terminal, a network device, or the like) that is included in the home automation system stores identification information corresponding to each constituent element. In addition, a server of the home network part 100b or a terminal of the client part 100c may store identification information of a different constituent element that is included in the home automation system. The identification information is generated based on an IPv4 or IPv6 address.

At least one constituent element communicates with a different constituent element. More specifically, at least one electronic apparatus communicates with at least one of a different electronic apparatus that is included in the device part 100a and the home network part 100b. In addition, at least one terminal that is included in the system communicates with at least one of a different terminal and the home network part 100b. In this case, the communication uses specific protocols. For example, the specific protocol is among an HTTP, an MQTT, and the like.

In addition, at least one constituent element includes at least one sensor that detects surrounding environment information. For example, the surrounding environment information is at least one among pieces of information relating to a sense of hearing, a sense of taste, a sense of smell, a sense of touch, and a sense of sight.

Furthermore, at least one constituent element receives a control signal, processes the received control signal, and thus performs a predetermined function. In this case, the received control signal is transferred by a user of the system.

For example, an electric fan that is included in the home automation system receives a control signal relating to a function such as power-on, power-off, wind direction adjustment, or wind force adjustment. Then, the electric fan processes the received control signal and thus performs at least one of the functions. In this case, the control signal may be one that the user of the system transfers using a mobile terminal, and may be one that a controller which is included in a server transfers based on a pre-set reference.

As described above, in the home automation system in which the Internet of Things is set up, information that is detected by at least one electronic apparatus which is included in the system and control command information that is set by a client of the system are communicated between the electronic apparatus and the client.

Referring to FIG. 1, the device part 100a includes at least electronic apparatus. For example, at least one electronic apparatus is among an electric lamp, a humidifier, an electric fan and the like.

Although not illustrated in FIG. 1, the electronic apparatus includes at least one among a controller, a communication unit, a sensing unit, an input unit, an output unit, and a memory unit. The controller, the communication unit, the sensing unit, the input unit, the output unit, and the memory unit perform functions similar to those of constituent elements, respectively, of a mobile terminal that will be described in FIGS. 2A to 2C.

That is, identification information corresponding to each electronic apparatus, information relating to a control command for the electronic apparatus, and the like are stored in the memory unit of the electronic apparatus.

In addition, the communication unit transfers or receives a control signal relating to driving of the electronic apparatus. The controller controls the driving of the electronic apparatus based on the received control signal.

Furthermore, the controller controls the driving of the electronic apparatus based on pre-set condition information. More specifically, the pre-set condition formation is at least one among information relating to driving of a different electronic apparatus, information relating to a surrounding environment of the system, and information relating to a status of a specific terminal that is included in the client part 100c.

For example, in a case where it is determined that a second electronic apparatus is powered on, a controller of a first electronic apparatus powers on or powers off the first electronic apparatus. In this case, the controller determines whether or not the second electronic apparatus is powered on, based on information relating to a status of the second electronic apparatus, which is received by a communication unit of the first electronic apparatus.

That is, in the home automation system in which the Internet of Things is set up, a controller of an electronic apparatus that is included in the device part 100a controls the driving of the electronic apparatus, in a case where pieces of information relating to driving of a different electronic apparatus, an environment of the system, and a status of a client are evaluated and a result of the evaluation shows that a pre-set condition is satisfied.

Referring to FIG. 1, the home automation system that is proposed according to the present invention includes the network part 100b. More specifically, the network part 100b includes a local server, a local gateway, a heterogeneous network gateway, a data converter, and the like.

Referring to FIG. 1, the home automation system that is proposed according to the present invention includes the client part 100c. More specifically, the client part 100c includes at least one mobile terminal. The mobile terminal will be described in detail below referring to FIGS. 2A to 2C.

Mobile terminals presented herein may be implemented using a variety of different types of terminals. Examples of such terminals include cellular phones, smart phones, user equipment, laptop computers, digital broadcast terminals, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable multimedia players (PMPs), navigators, portable computers (PCs), slate PCs, tablet PCs, ultra books, wearable devices (for example, smart watches, smart glasses, head mounted displays (HMDs)), and the like.

By way of non-limiting example only, further description will be made with reference to particular types of mobile terminals. However, such teachings apply equally to other types of terminals, such as those types noted above. In addition, these teachings may also be applied to stationary terminals such as digital TV, desktop computers, and the like.

Reference is now made to FIGS. 2A-2C, where FIG. 2A is a block diagram of a mobile terminal in accordance with the present disclosure, and FIGS. 2B and 2C are conceptual views of one example of the mobile terminal, viewed from different directions.

The mobile terminal 100 is shown having components such as a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, a controller 180, and a power supply unit 190. It is understood that implementing all of the illustrated components is not a requirement, and that greater or fewer components may alternatively be implemented.

The mobile terminal 100 is shown having wireless communication unit 110 configured with several commonly implemented components. For instance, the wireless communication unit 110 typically includes one or more components which permit wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and a wireless communication system or network within which the mobile terminal is located.

The wireless communication unit 110 typically includes one or more modules which permit communications such as wireless communications between the mobile terminal 100 and a wireless communication system, communications between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal, communications between the mobile terminal 100 and an external server. Further, the wireless communication unit 110 typically includes one or more modules which connect the mobile terminal 100 to one or more networks. To facilitate such communications, the wireless communication unit 110 includes one or more of a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short-range communication module 114, and a location information module 115.

The input unit 120 includes a camera 121 for obtaining images or video, a microphone 122, which is one type of audio input device for inputting an audio signal, and a user input unit 123 (for example, a touch key, a push key, a mechanical key, a soft key, and the like) for allowing a user to input information. Data (for example, audio, video, image, and the like) is obtained by the input unit 120 and may be analyzed and processed by controller 180 according to device parameters, user commands, and combinations thereof.

The sensing unit 140 is typically implemented using one or more sensors configured to sense internal information of the mobile terminal, the surrounding environment of the mobile terminal, user information, and the like. For example, the sensing unit 140 is shown having a proximity sensor 141 and an illumination sensor 142.

If desired, the sensing unit 140 may alternatively or additionally include other types of sensors or devices, such as a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, a G-sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, an RGB sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a finger scan sensor, a ultrasonic sensor, an optical sensor (for example, camera 121), a microphone 122, a battery gauge, an environment sensor (for example, a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection sensor, a thermal sensor, and a gas sensor, among others), and a chemical sensor (for example, an electronic nose, a health care sensor, a biometric sensor, and the like), to name a few. The mobile terminal 100 may be configured to utilize information obtained from sensing unit 140, and in particular, information obtained from one or more sensors of the sensing unit 140, and combinations thereof.

The output unit 150 is typically configured to output various types of information, such as audio, video, tactile output, and the like. The output unit 150 is shown having a display unit 151, an audio output module 152, a haptic module 153, and an optical output module 154.

The display unit 151 may have an inter-layered structure or an integrated structure with a touch sensor in order to facilitate a touch screen. The touch screen may provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user, as well as function as the user input unit 123 which provides an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and the user.

The interface unit 160 serves as an interface with various types of external devices that can be coupled to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160, for example, may include any of wired or wireless ports, external power supply ports, wired or wireless data ports, memory card ports, ports for connecting a device having an identification module, audio input/output (I/O) ports, video I/O ports, earphone ports, and the like. In some cases, the mobile terminal 100 may perform assorted control functions associated with a connected external device, in response to the external device being connected to the interface unit 160.

The memory 170 is typically implemented to store data to support various functions or features of the mobile terminal 100. For instance, the memory 170 may be configured to store application programs executed in the mobile terminal 100, data or instructions for operations of the mobile terminal 100, and the like. Some of these application programs may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. Other application programs may be installed within the mobile terminal 100 at time of manufacturing or shipping, which is typically the case for basic functions of the mobile terminal 100 (for example, receiving a call, placing a call, receiving a message, sending a message, and the like). It is common for application programs to be stored in the memory 170, installed in the mobile terminal 100, and executed by the controller 180 to perform an operation (or function) for the mobile terminal 100.

The controller 180 typically functions to control overall operation of the mobile terminal 100, in addition to the operations associated with the application programs. The controller 180 may provide or process information or functions appropriate for a user by processing signals, data, information and the like, which are input or output by the various components depicted in Fig. 1B, or activating application programs stored in the memory 170. As one example, the controller 180 controls some or all of the components according to the execution of an application program that have been stored in the memory 170.

The power supply unit 190 can be configured to receive external power or provide internal power in order to supply appropriate power required for operating elements and components included in the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 may include a battery, and the battery may be configured to be embedded in the terminal body, or configured to be detachable from the terminal body.

Referring still to FIG. 1B, various components depicted in this figure will now be described in more detail. Regarding the wireless communication unit 110, the broadcast receiving module 111 is typically configured to receive a broadcast signal and/or broadcast associated information from an external broadcast managing entity via a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel, a terrestrial channel, or both. In some embodiments, two or more broadcast receiving modules 111 may be utilized to facilitate simultaneously receiving of two or more broadcast channels, or to support switching among broadcast channels.

The mobile communication module 112 can transmit and/or receive wireless signals to and from one or more network entities. Typical examples of a network entity include a base station, an external mobile terminal, a server, and the like. Such network entities form part of a mobile communication network, which is constructed according to technical standards or communication methods for mobile communications (for example, Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM), Code Division Multi Access (CDMA), CDMA2000(Code Division Multi Access 2000), EV-DO(Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only), Wideband CDMA (WCDMA), High Speed Downlink Packet access (HSDPA), HSUPA(High Speed Uplink Packet Access), Long Term Evolution (LTE) , LTE-A(Long Term Evolution-Advanced), and the like). Examples of wireless signals transmitted and/or received via the mobile communication module 112 include audio call signals, video (telephony) call signals, or various formats of data to support communication of text and multimedia messages.

The wireless Internet module 113 is configured to facilitate wireless Internet access. This module may be internally or externally coupled to the mobile terminal 100. The wireless Internet module 113 may transmit and/or receive wireless signals via communication networks according to wireless Internet technologies.

Examples of such wireless Internet access include Wireless LAN (WLAN), Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi), Wi-Fi Direct, Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), Wireless Broadband (WiBro), Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), HSUPA(High Speed Uplink Packet Access), Long Term Evolution (LTE), LTE-A(Long Term Evolution-Advanced), and the like. The wireless Internet module 113 may transmit/receive data according to one or more of such wireless Internet technologies, and other Internet technologies as well.

In some embodiments, when the wireless Internet access is implemented according to, for example, WiBro, HSDPA,HSUPA, GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, LTE, LTE-A and the like, as part of a mobile communication network, the wireless Internet module 113 performs such wireless Internet access. As such, the Internet module 113 may cooperate with, or function as, the mobile communication module 112.

The short-range communication module 114 is configured to facilitate short-range communications. Suitable technologies for implementing such short-range communications include BLUETOOTHTM, Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra-WideBand (UWB), ZigBee, Near Field Communication (NFC), Wireless-Fidelity (Wi-Fi), Wi-Fi Direct, Wireless USB(Wireless Universal Serial Bus), and the like. The short-range communication module 114 in general supports wireless communications between the mobile terminal 100 and a wireless communication system, communications between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or communications between the mobile terminal and a network where another mobile terminal 100 (or an external server) is located, via wireless area networks. One example of the wireless area networks is a wireless personal area networks.

In some embodiments, another mobile terminal (which may be configured similarly to mobile terminal 100) may be a wearable device, for example, a smart watch, a smart glass or a head mounted display (HMD), which is able to exchange data with the mobile terminal 100 (or otherwise cooperate with the mobile terminal 100). The short-range communication module 114 may sense or recognize the wearable device, and permit communication between the wearable device and the mobile terminal 100. In addition, when the sensed wearable device is a device which is authenticated to communicate with the mobile terminal 100, the controller 180, for example, may cause transmission of data processed in the mobile terminal 100 to the wearable device via the short-range communication module 114. Hence, a user of the wearable device may use the data processed in the mobile terminal 100 on the wearable device. For example, when a call is received in the mobile terminal 100, the user may answer the call using the wearable device. Also, when a message is received in the mobile terminal 100, the user can check the received message using the wearable device.

The location information module 115 is generally configured to detect, calculate, derive or otherwise identify a position of the mobile terminal. As an example, the location information module 115 includes a Global Position System (GPS) module, a Wi-Fi module, or both. If desired, the location information module 115 may alternatively or additionally function with any of the other modules of the wireless communication unit 110 to obtain data related to the position of the mobile terminal.

As one example, when the mobile terminal uses a GPS module, a position of the mobile terminal may be acquired using a signal sent from a GPS satellite. As another example, when the mobile terminal uses the Wi-Fi module, a position of the mobile terminal can be acquired based on information related to a wireless access point (AP) which transmits or receives a wireless signal to or from the Wi-Fi module.

The input unit 120 may be configured to permit various types of input to the mobile terminal 120. Examples of such input include audio, image, video, data, and user input. Image and video input is often obtained using one or more cameras 121. Such cameras 121 may process image frames of still pictures or video obtained by image sensors in a video or image capture mode. The processed image frames can be displayed on the display unit 151 or stored in memory 170. In some cases, the cameras 121 may be arranged in a matrix configuration to permit a plurality of images having various angles or focal points to be input to the mobile terminal 100. As another example, the cameras 121 may be located in a stereoscopic arrangement to acquire left and right images for implementing a stereoscopic image.

The microphone 122 is generally implemented to permit audio input to the mobile terminal 100. The audio input can be processed in various manners according to a function being executed in the mobile terminal 100. If desired, the microphone 122 may include assorted noise removing algorithms to remove unwanted noise generated in the course of receiving the external audio.

The user input unit 123 is a component that permits input by a user. Such user input may enable the controller 180 to control operation of the mobile terminal 100. The user input unit 123 may include one or more of a mechanical input element (for example, a key, a button located on a front and/or rear surface or a side surface of the mobile terminal 100, a dome switch, a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like), or a touch-sensitive input, among others. As one example, the touch-sensitive input may be a virtual key or a soft key, which is displayed on a touch screen through software processing, or a touch key which is located on the mobile terminal at a location that is other than the touch screen. On the other hand, the virtual key or the visual key may be displayed on the touch screen in various shapes, for example, graphic, text, icon, video, or a combination thereof.

The sensing unit 140 is generally configured to sense one or more of internal information of the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information of the mobile terminal, user information, or the like. The controller 180 generally cooperates with the sending unit 140 to control operation of the mobile terminal 100 or execute data processing, a function or an operation associated with an application program installed in the mobile terminal based on the sensing provided by the sensing unit 140. The sensing unit 140 may be implemented using any of a variety of sensors, some of which will now be described in more detail.

The proximity sensor 141 may include a sensor to sense presence or absence of an object approaching a surface, or an object located near a surface, by using an electromagnetic field, infrared rays, or the like without a mechanical contact. The proximity sensor 141 may be arranged at an inner region of the mobile terminal covered by the touch screen, or near the touch screen.

The proximity sensor 141, for example, may include any of a transmissive type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflective type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflective type photoelectric sensor, a high-frequency oscillation proximity sensor, a capacitance type proximity sensor, a magnetic type proximity sensor, an infrared rays proximity sensor, and the like. When the touch screen is implemented as a capacitance type, the proximity sensor 141 can sense proximity of a pointer relative to the touch screen by changes of an electromagnetic field, which is responsive to an approach of an object with conductivity. In this case, the touch screen (touch sensor) may also be categorized as a proximity sensor.

The term “proximity touch” will often be referred to herein to denote the scenario in which a pointer is positioned to be proximate to the touch screen without contacting the touch screen. The term “contact touch” will often be referred to herein to denote the scenario in which a pointer makes physical contact with the touch screen. For the position corresponding to the proximity touch of the pointer relative to the touch screen, such position will correspond to a position where the pointer is perpendicular to the touch screen. The proximity sensor 141 may sense proximity touch, and proximity touch patterns (for example, distance, direction, speed, time, position, moving status, and the like).

In general, controller 180 processes data corresponding to proximity touches and proximity touch patterns sensed by the proximity sensor 141, and cause output of visual information on the touch screen. In addition, the controller 180 can control the mobile terminal 100 to execute different operations or process different data according to whether a touch with respect to a point on the touch screen is either a proximity touch or a contact touch.

A touch sensor can sense a touch applied to the touch screen, such as display unit 151, using any of a variety of touch methods. Examples of such touch methods include a resistive type, a capacitive type, an infrared type, and a magnetic field type, among others.

As one example, the touch sensor may be configured to convert changes of pressure applied to a specific part of the display unit 151, or convert capacitance occurring at a specific part of the display unit 151, into electric input signals. The touch sensor may also be configured to sense not only a touched position and a touched area, but also touch pressure and/or touch capacitance. A touch object is generally used to apply a touch input to the touch sensor. Examples of typical touch objects include a finger, a touch pen, a stylus pen, a pointer, or the like.

When a touch input is sensed by a touch sensor, corresponding signals may be transmitted to a touch controller. The touch controller may process the received signals, and then transmit corresponding data to the controller 180. Accordingly, the controller 180 may sense which region of the display unit 151 has been touched. Here, the touch controller may be a component separate from the controller 180, the controller 180, and combinations thereof.

In some embodiments, the controller 180 may execute the same or different controls according to a type of touch object that touches the touch screen or a touch key provided in addition to the touch screen. Whether to execute the same or different control according to the object which provides a touch input may be decided based on a current operating state of the mobile terminal 100 or a currently executed application program, for example.

The touch sensor and the proximity sensor may be implemented individually, or in combination, to sense various types of touches. Such touches includes a short (or tap) touch, a long touch, a multi-touch, a drag touch, a flick touch, a pinch-in touch, a pinch-out touch, a swipe touch, a hovering touch, and the like.

If desired, an ultrasonic sensor may be implemented to recognize position information relating to a touch object using ultrasonic waves. The controller 180, for example, may calculate a position of a wave generation source based on information sensed by an illumination sensor and a plurality of ultrasonic sensors. Since light is much faster than ultrasonic waves, the time for which the light reaches the optical sensor is much shorter than the time for which the ultrasonic wave reaches the ultrasonic sensor. The position of the wave generation source may be calculated using this fact. For instance, the position of the wave generation source may be calculated using the time difference from the time that the ultrasonic wave reaches the sensor based on the light as a reference signal.

The camera 121 typically includes at least one a camera sensor (CCD, CMOS etc.), a photo sensor (or image sensors), and a laser sensor.

Implementing the camera 121 with a laser sensor may allow detection of a touch of a physical object with respect to a 3D stereoscopic image. The photo sensor may be laminated on, or overlapped with, the display device. The photo sensor may be configured to scan movement of the physical object in proximity to the touch screen. In more detail, the photo sensor may include photo diodes and transistors at rows and columns to scan content received at the photo sensor using an electrical signal which changes according to the quantity of applied light. Namely, the photo sensor may calculate the coordinates of the physical object according to variation of light to thus obtain position information of the physical object.

The display unit 151 is generally configured to output information processed in the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program executing at the mobile terminal 100 or user interface (UI) and graphic user interface (GUI) information in response to the execution screen information.

In some embodiments, the display unit 151 may be implemented as a stereoscopic display unit for displaying stereoscopic images. A typical stereoscopic display unit may employ a stereoscopic display scheme such as a stereoscopic scheme (a glass scheme), an auto-stereoscopic scheme (glassless scheme), a projection scheme (holographic scheme), or the like.

The audio output module 152 is generally configured to output audio data. Such audio data may be obtained from any of a number of different sources, such that the audio data may be received from the wireless communication unit 110 or may have been stored in the memory 170. The audio data may be output during modes such as a signal reception mode, a call mode, a record mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. The audio output module 152 can provide audible output related to a particular function (e.g., a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed by the mobile terminal 100. The audio output module 152 may also be implemented as a receiver, a speaker, a buzzer, or the like.

A haptic module 153 can be configured to generate various tactile effects that a user feels, perceive, or otherwise experience. A typical example of a tactile effect generated by the haptic module 153 is vibration. The strength, pattern and the like of the vibration generated by the haptic module 153 can be controlled by user selection or setting by the controller. For example, the haptic module 153 may output different vibrations in a combining manner or a sequential manner.

Besides vibration, the haptic module 153 can generate various other tactile effects, including an effect by stimulation such as a pin arrangement vertically moving to contact skin, a spray force or suction force of air through a jet orifice or a suction opening, a touch to the skin, a contact of an electrode, electrostatic force, an effect by reproducing the sense of cold and warmth using an element that can absorb or generate heat, and the like.

The haptic module 153 can also be implemented to allow the user to feel a tactile effect through a muscle sensation such as the user’s fingers or arm, as well as transferring the tactile effect through direct contact. Two or more haptic modules 153 may be provided according to the particular configuration of the mobile terminal 100.

An optical output module 154 can output a signal for indicating an event generation using light of a light source. Examples of events generated in the mobile terminal 100 may include message reception, call signal reception, a missed call, an alarm, a schedule notice, an email reception, information reception through an application, and the like.

A signal output by the optical output module 154 may be implemented in such a manner that the mobile terminal emits monochromatic light or light with a plurality of colors. The signal output may be terminated as the mobile terminal senses that a user has checked the generated event, for example.

The interface unit 160 serves as an interface for external devices to be connected with the mobile terminal 100. For example, the interface unit 160 can receive data transmitted from an external device, receive power to transfer to elements and components within the mobile terminal 100, or transmit internal data of the mobile terminal 100 to such external device. The interface unit 160 may include wired or wireless headset ports, external power supply ports, wired or wireless data ports, memory card ports, ports for connecting a device having an identification module, audio input/output (I/O) ports, video I/O ports, earphone ports, or the like.

The identification module may be a chip that stores various information for authenticating authority of using the mobile terminal 100 and may include a user identity module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM), a universal subscriber identity module (USIM), and the like. In addition, the device having the identification module (also referred to herein as an “identifying device”) may take the form of a smart card. Accordingly, the identifying device can be connected with the terminal 100 via the interface unit 160.

When the mobile terminal 100 is connected with an external cradle, the interface unit 160 can serve as a passage to allow power from the cradle to be supplied to the mobile terminal 100 or may serve as a passage to allow various command signals input by the user from the cradle to be transferred to the mobile terminal there through. Various command signals or power input from the cradle may operate as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal is properly mounted on the cradle.

The memory 170 can store programs to support operations of the controller 180 and store input/output data (for example, phonebook, messages, still images, videos, etc.). The memory 170 may store data related to various patterns of vibrations and audio which are output in response to touch inputs on the touch screen.

The memory 170 may include one or more types of storage mediums including a Flash memory, a hard disk, a solid state disk, a silicon disk, a multimedia card micro type, a card-type memory (e.g., SD or DX memory, etc), a Random Access Memory (RAM), a Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), a Read-Only Memory (ROM), an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), a Programmable Read-Only memory (PROM), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, and the like. The mobile terminal 100 may also be operated in relation to a network storage device that performs the storage function of the memory 170 over a network, such as the Internet.

The controller 180 may typically control the general operations of the mobile terminal 100. For example, the controller 180 may set or release a lock state for restricting a user from inputting a control command with respect to applications when a status of the mobile terminal meets a preset condition.

The controller 180 can also perform the controlling and processing associated with voice calls, data communications, video calls, and the like, or perform pattern recognition processing to recognize a handwriting input or a picture drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters or images, respectively. In addition, the controller 180 can control one or a combination of those components in order to implement various exemplary embodiments disclosed herein.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power or provide internal power and supply the appropriate power required for operating respective elements and components included in the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 may include a battery, which is typically rechargeable or be detachably coupled to the terminal body for charging.

The power supply unit 190 may include a connection port. The connection port may be configured as one example of the interface unit 160 to which an external charger for supplying power to recharge the battery is electrically connected.

As another example, the power supply unit 190 may be configured to recharge the battery in a wireless manner without use of the connection port. In this example, the power supply unit 190 can receive power, transferred from an external wireless power transmitter, using at least one of an inductive coupling method which is based on magnetic induction or a magnetic resonance coupling method which is based on electromagnetic resonance.

Various embodiments described herein may be implemented in a computer-readable medium, a machine-readable medium, or similar medium

Referring now to FIGS. 2B and 2C, the mobile terminal 100 is described with reference to a bar-type terminal body. However, the mobile terminal 100 may alternatively be implemented in any of a variety of different configurations. Examples of such configurations include watch-type, clip-type, glasses-type, or as a folder-type, flip-type, slide-type, swing-type, and swivel-type in which two and more bodies are combined with each other in a relatively movable manner, and combinations thereof. Discussion herein will often relate to a particular type of mobile terminal (for example, bar-type, watch-type, glasses-type, and the like). However, such teachings with regard to a particular type of mobile terminal will generally apply to other types of mobile terminals as well.

The mobile terminal 100 will generally include a case (for example, frame, housing, cover, and the like) forming the appearance of the terminal. In this embodiment, the case is formed using a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are incorporated into a space formed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one middle case may be additionally positioned between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

The display unit 151 is shown located on the front side of the terminal body to output information. As illustrated, a window 151a of the display unit 151 may be mounted to the front case 101 to form the front surface of the terminal body together with the front case 101.

In some embodiments, electronic components may also be mounted to the rear case 102. Examples of such electronic components include a detachable battery 191, an identification module, a memory card, and the like. Rear cover 103 is shown covering the electronic components, and this cover may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102. Therefore, when the rear cover 103 is detached from the rear case 102, the electronic components mounted to the rear case 102 are externally exposed.

As illustrated, when the rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102, a side surface of the rear case 102 is partially exposed. In some cases, upon the coupling, the rear case 102 may also be completely shielded by the rear cover 103. In some embodiments, the rear cover 103 may include an opening for externally exposing a camera 121b or an audio output module 152b.

The

cases

101, 102, 103 may be formed by injection-molding synthetic resin or may be formed of a metal, for example, stainless steel (STS), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), or the like.

As an alternative to the example in which the plurality of cases form an inner space for accommodating components, the mobile terminal 100 may be configured such that one case forms the inner space. In this example, a mobile terminal 100 having a uni-body is formed in such a manner that synthetic resin or metal extends from a side surface to a rear surface.

If desired, the mobile terminal 100 may include a waterproofing unit (not shown) for preventing introduction of water into the terminal body. For example, the waterproofing unit may include a waterproofing member which is located between the window 151a and the front case 101, between the front case 101 and the rear case 102, or between the rear case 102 and the rear cover 103, to hermetically seal an inner space when those cases are coupled.

FIGS. 2B and 2C depict certain components as arranged on the mobile terminal. However, it is to be understood that alternative arrangements are possible and within the teachings of the instant disclosure. Some components may be omitted or rearranged. For example, the first manipulation unit 123a may be located on another surface of the terminal body, and the second audio output module 152b may be located on the side surface of the terminal body.

The display unit 151 outputs information processed in the mobile terminal 100. The display unit 151 may be implemented using one or more suitable display devices. Examples of such suitable display devices include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD), an organic light emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, a 3-dimensional (3D) display, an e-ink display, and combinations thereof.

The display unit 151 may be implemented using two display devices, which can implement the same or different display technology. For instance, a plurality of the display units 151 may be arranged on one side, either spaced apart from each other, or these devices may be integrated, or these devices may be arranged on different surfaces.

The display unit 151 may also include a touch sensor which senses a touch input received at the display unit. When a touch is input to the display unit 151, the touch sensor may be configured to sense this touch and the controller 180, for example, may generate a control command or other signal corresponding to the touch. The content which is input in the touching manner may be a text or numerical value, or a menu item which can be indicated or designated in various modes.

The touch sensor may be configured in a form of a film having a touch pattern, disposed between the window 151a and a display on a rear surface of the window 151a, or a metal wire which is patterned directly on the rear surface of the window 151a. Alternatively, the touch sensor may be integrally formed with the display. For example, the touch sensor may be disposed on a substrate of the display or within the display.

The display unit 151 may also form a touch screen together with the touch sensor. Here, the touch screen may serve as the user input unit 123 (see FIG. 2A). Therefore, the touch screen may replace at least some of the functions of the first manipulation unit 123a.

The first audio output module 152a may be implemented in the form of a speaker to output voice audio, alarm sounds, multimedia audio reproduction, and the like.

The window 151a of the display unit 151 will typically include an aperture to permit audio generated by the first audio output module 152a to pass. One alternative is to allow audio to be released along an assembly gap between the structural bodies (for example, a gap between the window 151a and the front case 101). In this case, a hole independently formed to output audio sounds may not be seen or is otherwise hidden in terms of appearance, thereby further simplifying the appearance and manufacturing of the mobile terminal 100.

The optical output module 154 can be configured to output light for indicating an event generation. Examples of such events include a message reception, a call signal reception, a missed call, an alarm, a schedule notice, an email reception, information reception through an application, and the like. When a user has checked a generated event, the controller can control the optical output unit 154 to stop the light output.

The first camera 121a can process image frames such as still or moving images obtained by the image sensor in a capture mode or a video call mode. The processed image frames can then be displayed on the display unit 151 or stored in the memory 170.

The first and

second manipulation units

123a and 123b are examples of the user input unit 123, which may be manipulated by a user to provide input to the mobile terminal 100. The first and

second manipulation units

123a and 123b may also be commonly referred to as a manipulating portion, and may employ any tactile method that allows the user to perform manipulation such as touch, push, scroll, or the like. The first and

second manipulation units

123a and 123b may also employ any non-tactile method that allows the user to perform manipulation such as proximity touch, hovering, or the like.

FIG. 2B illustrates the first manipulation unit 123a as a touch key, but possible alternatives include a mechanical key, a push key, a touch key, and combinations thereof.

Input received at the first and

second manipulation units

123a and 123b may be used in various ways. For example, the first manipulation unit 123a may be used by the user to provide an input to a menu, home key, cancel, search, or the like, and the second manipulation unit 123b may be used by the user to provide an input to control a volume level being output from the first or second

audio output modules

152a or 152b, to switch to a touch recognition mode of the display unit 151, or the like.

As another example of the user input unit 123, a rear input unit (not shown) may be located on the rear surface of the terminal body. The rear input unit can be manipulated by a user to provide input to the mobile terminal 100. The input may be used in a variety of different ways. For example, the rear input unit may be used by the user to provide an input for power on/off, start, end, scroll, control volume level being output from the first or second

audio output modules

152a or 152b, switch to a touch recognition mode of the display unit 151, and the like. The rear input unit may be configured to permit touch input, a push input, or combinations thereof.

The rear input unit may be located to overlap the display unit 151 of the front side in a thickness direction of the terminal body. As one example, the rear input unit may be located on an upper end portion of the rear side of the terminal body such that a user can easily manipulate it using a forefinger when the user grabs the terminal body with one hand. Alternatively, the rear input unit can be positioned at most any location of the rear side of the terminal body.

Embodiments that include the rear input unit may implement some or all of the functionality of the first manipulation unit 123a in the rear input unit. As such, in situations where the first manipulation unit 123a is omitted from the front side, the display unit 151 can have a larger screen.

As a further alternative, the mobile terminal 100 may include a finger scan sensor which scans a user’s fingerprint. The controller 180 can then use fingerprint information sensed by the finger scan sensor as part of an authentication procedure. The finger scan sensor may also be installed in the display unit 151 or implemented in the user input unit 123.

The microphone 122 is shown located at an end of the mobile terminal 100, but other locations are possible. If desired, multiple microphones may be implemented, with such an arrangement permitting the receiving of stereo sounds.

The interface unit 160 may serve as a path allowing the mobile terminal 100 to interface with external devices. For example, the interface unit 160 may include one or more of a connection terminal for connecting to another device (for example, an earphone, an external speaker, or the like), a port for near field communication (for example, an Infrared Data Association (IrDA) port, a Bluetooth port, a wireless LAN port, and the like), or a power supply terminal for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 may be implemented in the form of a socket for accommodating an external card, such as Subscriber Identification Module (SIM), User Identity Module (UIM), or a memory card for information storage.

The second camera 121b is shown located at the rear side of the terminal body and includes an image capturing direction that is substantially opposite to the image capturing direction of the first camera unit 121a. If desired, second camera 121a may alternatively be located at other locations, or made to be moveable, in order to have a different image capturing direction from that which is shown.

The second camera 121b can include a plurality of lenses arranged along at least one line. The plurality of lenses may also be arranged in a matrix configuration. The cameras may be referred to as an “array camera.” When the second camera 121b is implemented as an array camera, images may be captured in various manners using the plurality of lenses and images with better qualities.

A flash 124 is shown adjacent to the second camera 121b. When an image of a subject is captured with the camera 121b, the flash 124 may illuminate the subject.

The second audio output module 152b can be located on the terminal body. The second audio output module 152b may implement stereophonic sound functions in conjunction with the first audio output module 152a, and may be also used for implementing a speaker phone mode for call communication.

At least one antenna for wireless communication may be located on the terminal body. The antenna may be installed in the terminal body or formed by the case. For example, an antenna which configures a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 may be retractable into the terminal body. Alternatively, an antenna may be formed using a film attached to an inner surface of the rear cover 103, or a case that includes a conductive material.

A power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100 may include a battery 191, which is mounted in the terminal body or detachably coupled to an outside of the terminal body. The battery 191 may receive power via a power source cable connected to the interface unit 160. Also, the battery 191 can be recharged in a wireless manner using a wireless charger. Wireless charging may be implemented by magnetic induction or electromagnetic resonance.

The rear cover 103 is shown coupled to the rear case 102 for shielding the battery 191, to prevent separation of the battery 191, and to protect the battery 191 from an external impact or from foreign material. When the battery 191 is detachable from the terminal body, the rear case 103 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102.

An accessory for protecting an appearance or assisting or extending the functions of the mobile terminal 100 can also be provided on the mobile terminal 100. As one example of an accessory, a cover or pouch for covering or accommodating at least one surface of the mobile terminal 100 may be provided. The cover or pouch may cooperate with the display unit 151 to extend the function of the mobile terminal 100. Another example of the accessory is a touch pen for assisting or extending a touch input to a touch screen.

A mobile terminal that is configured in this manner and embodiments of a method of controlling the mobile terminal will be described below referring to the accompanying drawings. It is apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art that different specific embodiments of the present invention can be produced within the range that does not depart from the nature and gist of the present invention and from the essential features of the present invention.

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal that controls driving of an electronic apparatus that is included in a home automation system, and a method of controlling the mobile terminal.

The present invention may be implemented in a launcher application that is necessarily executed to boot the mobile terminal and to perform functions of the mobile terminal, and may be in a controller 180 itself of the terminal.

In a case where the present invention is implemented in the launcher application, the launcher application is an application that is set as a basic program when the mobile terminal is shipped from the factory, or is an application that is installed on the mobile terminal by a user’s selection.

In a case where the launcher application is installed by the user’s selection, the user can download an application using a wireless communication unit. At this point, the user can use a Web site from which to download an application. This Web site is called an application market.

On the other hand, in a case where a launcher application is installed on the mobile terminal by the user’s selection and is executed, the launcher application that, when shipped from the factory, was installed on the mobile terminal is no longer executed. This is done to prevent a collision between the two launcher applications.

In addition, in a case where multiple launcher applications are installed, the user can select which of the multiple launcher applications is executed.

A case where the controller 180 of the mobile terminal operates will be described below, but the present invention can be implemented in the same manner, using the launcher application.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for describing a method of controlling a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

In addition, FIG. 4 are diagrams for describing a screen information of an application for controlling the driving of the electronic apparatus that is included in the home automation system, which is provided in the control method that is illustrated in FIG. 3.

First, referring to FIG. 3, an execution screen that includes at least one among graphic objects corresponding to the electronic apparatuses, respectively, that are included in the home automation system, is output to a display unit 151 (S310).

In this context, referring to fig. 4, an execution screen 400 of an application for controlling at least one electronic apparatus that is included in the home automation system is output to the display unit 151.

More specifically, the screen information 400 that is output includes at least one graphic object corresponding to at least one electronic apparatus that is included in the home automation system.

For example, referring to fig. 4, the screen information 400 is output to the display unit 151 based on information relating to a design of a house to which the home automation system is applied. The screen information 400 may be a two-dimensional image or a three-dimensional image.

On the other hand, although not illustrated in FIG. 4, application of the home automation system relating to the screen information 400 is not limited to a specific house. That is, the screen information 400 includes information relating to multiple houses.

In addition, the graphic object is output to the display unit 151 based on pieces of information that are received from electronic apparatuses that correspond to

graphic objects

410, 420, 430, 440, 450, 460, 470, and 480, respectively, which are included in the screen information 400 that is output.

For example, the information that is received from the electronic apparatus is at least one piece of information among pieces of information relating to a position at which the electronic apparatus is arranged, a type of the electronic apparatus, and an operation status of the electronic apparatus.

The controller 180 recognizes at least one or more among the graphic objects as being selected, based on a first user input that is applied to the screen information (S320).

More specifically, as illustrated in fig. 4, based on the first user input T1 that is applied on the screen information 400, the controller 180 recognizes at least one or more among the graphic objects 410 to 480 that are included in the screen information 400, as being selected.

For example, the first user input T1 is a touch input that is applied on the graphic object that is output. In this case, the first user input T1 is a touch input that is applied multiple times.

In another example, the first user input T1 is a touch input (double touch) that is applied at least two times successively within a reference time on at least one graphic object that is output. In this case, the controller 180 can recognize all the graphic objects relating to the electronic apparatuses that are the same type as the electronic apparatus corresponding to the one graphic object to which is the first user input T1 is applied, as being selected.

In another example, the first user input T1 is a drag input that is detected at at least two points on the screen information 400 at the same time. In this case, based on the first user input, the controller 180 sets one region of the screen information 400. Furthermore, the controller 180 can recognize a graphic object that is included in the one region that is set, as being selected.

In another example, the first user input T1 is a two-fingers swiping operation. In this case, based on the first user input T1, the controller 180 switches the screen information 400 to a screen that results from enlarging one region of the screen information 400. Furthermore, the controller 180 can recognize a graphic object that is included in the screen that results from enlarging the one region of the screen information 400, as being selected.

As described above, based on the first user input T1 that is applied on the screen information, the controller 180 recognizes one or more graphic objects, as being selected. Referring fig. 4, the controller 180 changes image attributes of the one or more selected graphic objects. For example, the image attribute is an attributes relating to a color, shade, or the like. In addition, although not illustrated in FIG. 4, in a case where one or more graphic objects are selected, the controller 180 outputs predetermined icons in the vicinity of the selected graphic object.

In addition, based on a second user input that is applied on the screen information, the controller 180 sets a control command relating to driving of an electronic apparatus corresponding to the selected graphic object (S330).

More specifically, as illustrated in fig. 4, based on the second user input T2 that is applied to the screen information 400, the controller 180 sets the control command relating to the driving of the electronic apparatus corresponding to the selected graphic object.

For example, the second user input T2 is among a touch input, a touch input, a double touch, a dragging operation, and a flicking operation that are applied on the screen information 400.

In another example, when one or more graphic objects are selected, the controller 180 outputs a pre-set window for setting the control command relating to the driving of the electronic apparatus corresponding to the selected graphic object, to one region of the screen information 400. In this case, the second user input T2 is a touch input that is applied on the window that is output.

Furthermore, a wireless communication unit 110 transfers a control signal relating to the control command that is set, to an electronic apparatus corresponding to the selected graphic object (S340).

In addition, after transferring the control signal to the electronic apparatus corresponding to the selected graphic object, the wireless communication unit 110 receives information relating to an operation status from the electronic apparatus. For example, the information relating to the operation status is information relating to whether or not an electronic apparatus is powered on.

In addition, in a case where the wireless communication unit 110 receives the information relating to the operation status of the electronic apparatus, the controller 180

outputs

411, 431, 451, 471, and 481 relating to the operation status of the electronic apparatus, based on the received information.

As described above, in the mobile terminal and the method of controlling the mobile terminal, the user monitors the operation status of the electronic apparatus that is included in the home automation system in a more intuitive manner. In addition, the user can set a control command for the electronic apparatus by applying a simple user input.

FIG. 5 is diagram for describing a method of setting a control command for multiple electronic apparatuses, on the screen information of the application that is illustrated in FIG. 4.

Referring to FIG. 5, based on the first user input T1 that is applied to the screen information 400, the controller 180 recognizes multiple graphic objects , as being selected.

More specifically, multiple electronic apparatuses corresponding to the selected multiple graphic objects perform the same function.

For example, the electronic apparatuses corresponding to the selected multiple graphic objects are the same type. That is, as illustrated in FIG. 5, both of the selected

graphic objects

430 and 480 correspond to digital TV sets, respectively.

Referring to FIG. 5, in a case where multiple graphic objects relating to the electronic apparatuses that perform the same function are selected, the controller 180 outputs a pre-set window 510 for setting a control command relating to the selected multiple graphic objects, to one region of the screen information 400.

More specifically, the pre-set window 510 includes an image for setting at least one control command relating to driving of electronic apparatuses corresponding to the selected multiple graphic objects.

For example, in a case where all of the multiple graphic objects correspond to the digital TV sets, respectively, the window 510 includes an image for setting a corresponding to relating to powering on or powering off the digital TV sets.

In addition, the controller 180 can recognize a condition that one or more electronic apparatus according to the selected graphic object perform the same function, as being set.

More specifically, in setting a control command relating to the driving of the one or more electronic apparatus, the controller 180 can recognize at least one condition relating to execution of the control command, as being set.

In this context, referring to FIG. 5, the window 510 includes an image for setting a condition for the driving of the one or more electronic apparatuses. Based on the second user input T2 that is applied to the image for setting the condition, the controller 180 switches the screen information 400 that is output, to a

setting screen

510a or 510b for setting information relating to an “operation command” for the home automation system.

The “operation command” here is information relating to driving of at least one electronic apparatus that is included in the home automation system. More specifically, the operation command includes a “control command” relating to the driving of the electronic apparatus, and “condition information that corresponds to at least one condition relating to execution of the control command.

That is, the controller 180 determines whether or not a condition corresponding to the condition information is satisfied, based on the condition information that is included in the operation command. In a case where the condition is satisfied, in order to cause a specific electronic apparatus to perform a specific function, the controller 180 transfers a control signal to the specific electronic apparatus, based on the control command that is included in the operation command.

In this case, the condition information may be information that relates to driving of a specific electronic apparatus, and may be information that relates to surrounding environment information of the home automation system. For example, the surrounding environment information is information relating to temperature, humidity, or a wind direction that is at a specific position.

In addition, the condition information may be information that relates to status information of a specific mobile terminal that is included in the client part 100c of the home automation system.

In addition, the control command is a command that relates to the driving of a specific electronic apparatus that is included in the home automation system.

For example, a first operation command includes condition information indicating that a first electric lamp has to be turned off, and includes power-on of a first humidifier as a control command corresponding to the condition information.

That is, when the first operation command that is pre-set is executed by a user, a controller that is included in a specific constituent element of the home automation system determines whether or not the first electric lamp is powered on. Furthermore, in a case where a result of the determination is that the first electric lamp is powered off, a communication unit of the first humidifier receives a control signal relating to power-on of the first humidifier, and a controller of the first humidifier powers on the first humidifier based on the received control signal.

Therefore, a method of setting an operation command including a control command relating to driving of an electronic apparatus corresponding to one or more selected

graphic objects

430 and 480 will be described below referring to FIG. 5. In addition, a method of setting an operation command that includes condition information corresponding to a condition relating to specific driving of the electronic apparatus corresponding to the one or more selected

graphic objects

430 and 480 will be described.

In this context, referring to FIG. 5, based on the second user input T2 that is applied to the image for setting the condition, the controller 180 switches the screen information 400 that is output, to the setting screen 510a for setting the information relating to the operation command for the home automation system.

The setting screen 510a includes a first region 520 for setting condition information that is included in an operation command, and a second region 530 for setting a control command that is included in the operation command.

More specifically, based on a user touch input that is applied to an image 540 for setting condition information that is output to the first region 520, the controller 180 recognizes condition information relating to the driving of the electronic apparatus corresponding to to the selected one or more graphic objects, as being set.

That is, as described in FIG. 5, in a case where the selected

graphic objects

430 and 480 correspond to a first TV set and a second TV set, respectively, the controller 180 recognizes condition information corresponding to at least one condition relating to execution of a control command relating to the first and second TV sets, as being set.

In addition, based on a user touch input that is applied to a window 560 which is output to the second region 530, the controller 180 recognizes a control command relating to the driving of the electronic apparatus corresponding to the selected graphic object, as being set.

More specifically, the window 560 includes at least one piece of information, among pieces of information relating to a control command that is included in the pre-set window 510, which are illustrated in FIG. 5.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5, based on the user touch input that is applied to the image 540 for setting condition information, the controller 180 set information relating to “Power-off of the first electric lamp 410,.” as condition information.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 5, based on the touch input that is applied to the window 560 for setting a control command, the controller 180 sets information relating to “Power-off of the first and second TV sets,” as a control command.

In this case, the controller 180 generates operation command information that includes that condition information and the control command which are set. The wireless communication unit 110 transfers a control signal relating to the condition information and the control command that are set, to the first and second TV sets.

Furthermore, based on information relating to an operation status of the first electric lamp that is received from a communication unit that is included in each of the first and second TV sets, a controller of each of the first and second TV sets that receives the control signal sets whether or not the first and second TV sets are powered on.

As described above, based on the pre-set user input that is applied to the setting screen 510a that is output, the controller 180 sets a control command relating to the driving of at least one electronic apparatus that is included in the home automation system, and operation command information that includes condition information corresponding to at least one condition relating to execution of the control command.

On the other hand, referring to FIG. 5, the controller 180 sets condition information relating to specific driving of electronic apparatuses corresponding to the selected

objects

430 and 480, and an operation command that includes a control command relating to driving of a different electronic apparatus that is included in the home automation system.

More specifically, based on a user touch input that is applied to the window 560 that is output to the first region 520 of the setting screen 510b, the controller 180 recognizes the specific driving of the electronic apparatuses corresponding to the selected one or more graphic objects, as condition information.

In addition, based on a user touch input that is applied to the image 540 for setting a control command that is output to the second region 530, the controller 180 recognizes a control command relating to the driving of the electronic apparatus that is included in the home automation system, as being set.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5, based on the user touch input that is applied to the window 560 for setting condition information, the controller 180 sets information relating to “Power-off of the first and second TV sets,” as condition information.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 5, based on the user touch input that is applied to the image 540 for setting a control command, the controller 180 sets the information relating to “Power-off of the first electric lamp,” as a control command.

In this case, the controller 180 generates operation command information that includes that condition information and the control command which are set.

The wireless communication unit 110 transfers a control signal relating to the condition information and the control command that are set, to the first electric lamp.

Furthermore, based on information relating to operation status of the first and second TV sets, which are received from a communication unit which is included in the first electric lamp, a controller of the first electric lamp that receives the control signal determines whether or not the first electric lamp is powered on.

On the other hand, referring to FIGS. 5C and 5D, in a case where a user touch input is applied to the button image 570 relating to screen switching, the controller 180 performs the screen switching between the setting screen 510a and the setting screen 510b.

As described above, in the mobile terminal and the method of controlling the mobile terminal according to the present invention, based on a user input that is applied to a predetermined screen that is output, the controller 180 sets an operation command that includes a condition relating to information on driving of multiple electronic apparatuses. In addition, the controller 180 sets an operation command that includes a control command relating to the information on the driving of the multiple electronic apparatuses.

FIGS. 6A(a) to and 6B(b) are diagrams for describing a method of setting a control command for at least one electronic apparatus by switching the screen information of the application that is illustrated in FIG. 4.

Referring to FIG. 6A(a), based on a first zoom adjustment input Z1 that is applied to screen information, the controller 180 sets one region 610a of the screen information.

More specifically, based on the first zoom adjustment input Z1 that is applied to the screen information, the controller 180 sets the one region 610a of the screen information, and enlarges the one region 610a that is set.

For example, the first zoom adjustment input Z1 is among a pinch-in and pinch-out type touch input, a two-fingers swiping operation, and the like.

Next, referring to FIG. 6A(B), the controller 180 switches the screen information 400 that is output, to a screen 610b that results from enlarging one region that is set. In this case, the selected graphic object is included in the screen 610b that results from enlarging the one region.

More specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 6A(b), the controller 180 enlarges the selected graphic object and outputs the enlarged graphic object 620 to the screen 610b that results from enlarging the one region.

In this case, the controller 180 sets pre-set

windows

630a and 630b for setting a control command relating to driving of the selected graphic object, on the enlarged screen 610b.

For example, in a case where the pinch-in type touch input is applied by the user to the screen information 400 that is output and thus the one region 610a of the screen information is enlarged, the controller 180 selects a third electric lamp 470 that is included in the region 610a, as a target for which a control command is set.

In addition, the controller 180 outputs the enlarged screen information 610b, and outputs identification information of the selected third electric lamp 470 and information relating to an operation status of the third electric lamp to the enlarged screen information 610b.

In addition, based on a user touch input (not illustrated) that is applied to the enlarged screen information 610b, the controller 180 recognizes a control command relating to the third electric lamp, as being set.

For example, based on a window 630a that is included in the enlarged screen information 610b, the controller 180 sets a control command to power on or power off the third electric lamp. In addition, based on a touch input that is applied to a window 630b that is included in the enlarged screen information 610b, the controller 180 sets a control command to adjust a color of the third electric lamp.

Furthermore, based on a second zoom adjustment input Z2 that is applied to the enlarged screen information 610b, the controller 180 switches the enlarged screen information 610b to the screen information 400. In this case, the controller 180 performs a function of causing a cancellation of the selection of the graphic object.

On the other hand, referring to FIGS. 6B(a) and 6B(b), in a case where multiple graphic objects are included in the enlarged screen information 610b, the controller 180 selects the multiple graphic objects as targets for which a control command is set.

More specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 6B(a) to 6B(b), the controller 180 sets the first humidifier 420, the first TV set 430, and the first air conditioner 440 are included in the one region 610a of the screen information 400, as targets for which a control command is set.

In this case, the controller 180 outputs a window 640 that includes information relating to a common function that can be performed by all multiple electronic apparatuses which correspond to the selected multiple graphic objects, respectively, to the enlarged screen information 610b.

More specifically, the controller 180 outputs the window 640 that includes images relating to power-on and power-off of the first humidifier 430, the first TV set 430, and the first air conditioner 440 that are selected.

In this case, based on a touch input that is applied to the window 640, the controller 180 sets a control command for the selected multiple electronic apparatuses.

FIGS. 7A(a) to 7B are diagrams for describing a method in which the controller 180 sets a control command for the selected electronic apparatus based on a user input that is applied to screen information.

Referring to FIGS. 7A(a) and 7A(b), as illustrated in fig. 4, based on the first user input T1 that is applied to the screen information 400, the controller 180 selects the

graphic objects

410, 430, 450, 470, and 480 that are output, as targets for which a control command is set.

In this case, based on second use inputs D1 And D2 that are applied to screen information, the controller 180 sets a control command in such a manner that the electronic apparatus relating to the selected graphic object performs the same function.

For example, the second user inputs D1 and D2 are dragging operations that are applied in a pre-set direction. In addition, the pre-set control command relates to the power-on or the power-off of the electronic apparatus corresponding to the selected graphic object.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 7A(c), in a case where a third user input T3 is applied to the screen information 400, the controller 180 selects all graphic objects that are included in the screen information 400, as targets for which a control command is set.

For example, the third user input T3 is a touch that is applied multiple times for a reference time to a pre-set point.

On the other hand, referring to FIG. 7B, in addition to a user input that is applied to the screen information 400, based on a user input S that is applied to a main body of the mobile terminal, the controller 180 selects the graphic object that is output, as a target for which a control command is set.

For example, in a case where the user shakes the main body of the main body within a pre-set motion range, a sensing unit 140 detects the shaking, and, based on a result of the detection, the controller 180 selects all graphic objects that are output to the screen information 400, as targets for which a control command is set.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for describing a method of controlling outputting of screen information according to one embodiment of the present invention. More specifically, referring to the flowchart that is illustrated in FIG. 8, the method of controlling the outputting of the screen information on which to display an operation command relating to the driving of at least one electronic apparatus that is included in the home automation system is described in more detail.

In addition, FIG. 9A is a diagram for describing the operation command in more detail. FIG. 9B is a diagram for describing a way to arrange images indicating condition information and control command, respectively, according to the condition information and the control command that are included in the operation command. FIG. 9C(a) to 9C(d) are diagrams for describing a layout of screen information on which to display the operation command.

First, referring to FIG. 8, the controller 180 extracts a control command relating to the driving of an electronic apparatus and condition information that corresponds to at least one condition relating to the execution of the control command, an operation command (S310).

Next, based on a result of the extraction, the controller 180 searches for at least one image relating to the control command and the condition information (S320).

In addition, the controller 180 outputs screen information that includes an image which is found as a result of the search and that is arranged based on pre-set layout information, in such a manner that at least one image that is found as a result of the search is output in a predetermined arrangement way (S330).

In this case, the “operation command” here is information relating to the driving of at least one electronic apparatus that is included in the home automation system. More specifically, the operation command includes a “control command” relating to the driving of the electronic apparatus, and “condition information that corresponds to at least one condition relating to execution of the control command.

In this case, the condition information may be information that relates to the driving of a specific electronic apparatus, and may be information that relates to surrounding environment information of the home automation system. For example, the surrounding environment information is information relating to temperature, humidity, or a wind direction that is at a specific position.

In addition, the control command may be a command that relates to the driving of a specific electronic apparatus that is included in the home automation system.

For example, the first operation command includes a condition that the first electric lamp has to be turned off, as condition information, and includes the power-on of the first humidifier as a control command corresponding to the condition information.

That is, when the operation command that is pre-set by the user is executed, a controller that is included in a specific constituent element of the home automation system determines whether or not the first electric lamp is powered on.

Furthermore, in a case where a result of the determination is that the first electric lamp is powered off, the communication unit of the first humidifier receives a control signal relating to the power-on of the first humidifier, and the controller of the first humidifier powers on the first humidifier.

As described above, when the user sets a control command relating to the driving of at least one electronic apparatus that is included in the home automation system, the operation command that is set is structuralized in such a manner as to have a structure as illustrated in FIG. 9A.

Referring to FIG. 9A, an operation command 400 includes pieces of condition information 401 and 402 and a control command 403. The operation command 400 is a software command that can be executed by a controller that is included in each of the device part 100a, the network part 100b, and the client part 100c. Therefore, the operation command 1400 is stored in a memory unit that is included in each of the device part 100a, the network part 100b, and the client part 100c. The stored operation command 400 is structuralized in such a manner as to have the data structure as illustrated in FIG. 9A.

An embodiment of a method in which the controller 180 of the mobile terminal executes an operation command that is stored in the memory unit of the mobile terminal that is included in the client unit 100c of the home automation system will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 9A, the operation command 400 includes condition information, based on which whether the first electric lamp 401 and whether humidity 30 % or less 402 are determined. In addition, based on a result of the determination that is based on the condition information, the operation command 400 includes a control command to power on the first humidifier.

That is, the operation command that is hereinafter referred to means command information that includes at least one piece of condition information, and a control command that, when a condition is satisfied, is executed in a specific electronic apparatus. Therefore, in a case where the operation command is executed in the controller 180 of the mobile terminal, based on information relating to condition information that is received from the device part 100a or the network part 100b, the controller 180 performs control in such a manner that a control signal corresponding to the control command is transferred to the specific electronic apparatus. In a case where the control signal is received, a controller of the specified electronic apparatus performs a function corresponding to the control command.

In addition, when a user selection is input, the controller 180 generates the operation command 400 as described above. The generated operation command 400 may be stored in the memory unit 170 of the mobile terminal, be stored in a server or a database that is included in the network part 100b, or be stored in at least one electronic apparatus that is included in the device part 100a.

In addition, when a user selection is input, the controller 180 edits or deletes the stored operation command 400 according to input of user’s selection.

The controller 180 executes an application that provides a function relating to an operation command, in such a manner that the user generates a new operation command or edits or deletes a pre-stored operation command.

In addition, the controller 180 outputs an execution screen of the application that provides a function relating to the operation command. More specifically, the execution screen includes screen information relating to the generation, the editing, and the deletion of the operation command.

Furthermore, the execution screen includes condition information that is included in the operation command, and screen information that relates to a control command relating to the driving of a specific electronic apparatus corresponding to the condition information.

In the method of controlling outputting of the screen information, the controller 180 extracts a control command relating to the driving of an electronic apparatus and condition information that corresponds to at least one condition relating to execution of the control command according to a data structure of the operation command, using the operation command (S310).

For example, the controller 180 extracts power-off of the first electric lamp and a humidity of 30% or less at a predetermined place as pieces of condition information 401 and 402, respectively, using an operation command 400 that is illustrated in FIG. 9A.

In addition, the controller 180 extracts power-on of the first humidifier as a control command 403, using the operation command 400.

Next, based on a step of extracting the control command and the condition information, the controller 180 searches for at least one image relating to the control command and the condition information (S320).

More specifically, based on the control command 403 and the pieces of condition information 401 and 402 that are extracted, the controller 180 searches for an image relating to the first electric lamp, an image relating to humidity, and an image relating to the first humidifier.

In this case, the image that is found as a result of the search includes a graphic object relating to an exterior appearance of electronic apparatus and a graphic object relating to a position at which the electronic apparatus is arranged.

For example, in a case where the controller 180 searches for an image that relates to a control command 403 corresponding to the power-on of the first humidifier, the image that is found as a result of the search may include a graphic object relating to an exterior appearance of the first humidifier and a graphic object showing a living room at which the first humidifier is arranged.

Referring to FIG. 9B, a way is described in which, according to the condition information and the control command that are included in the operation command, the images that relate to the condition information and the control command, respectively, and that are found as a result of the search are arranged and screen information that includes the images which are found as a result of the search is arranged.

As described in FIG. 9B, a predetermine way is set in which the images relating to each of the condition information that is included in the operation command and a control command corresponding to the condition information, which are found a result of the search, are arranged.

More specifically, the predetermined arrangement way is for information relating to positions at which the images that are found as a result of the search are output. In addition, the predetermined arrangement way may be set differently based on the condition information and the control command that are extracted. Furthermore, the predetermined arrangement way may be set according to the image that is found as a result of the search.

In this context, based on a predetermined arrangement way relating to the image that is found as a result of the search, the controller 180 determines a position at which an image corresponding to condition information 401, which is found as a result of the search, is output.

In addition, based on a predetermined arrangement way relating to the image that is found as a result of the search, the controller 180 determines a region at which the image corresponding to the condition information 401, which is found as a result of the search, is output.

A method will be described below in which the controller 180 of the mobile terminal outputs screen information indicating an operation command according to the condition information and the control command that are included in the operation command.

Based on a pre-set way in which the pieces of condition information 401 and 402 and the control command 403 that are included in the operation command 400, the controller 180 outputs screen information indicating the operation command 400.

As described above, using an operation command, the controller 180 extracts condition information and a control command, and, based on a result of the extraction, searches for images relating to the condition information and the control command.

In addition, the controller 180 outputs screen information including the images that are found as a result of the search and that are arranged based on pre-set layout information, in such a manner that at least one image that is found as a result of the search is output in a predetermined arrangement way.

In this context, referring to FIGS. 9C(a) to 9C(d), pre-set layout information is stored in the memory unit 170 of the mobile terminal. The layout information relates to dividing of screen information that is output on the display unit 151 of the mobile terminal into at least two regions.

In addition, the layout information relates to setting of a type of information that is output to each of the regions that result from the division. Accordingly, the controller 180 outputs screen information that includes the images that are found as a result of the search and that are arranged based on the pre-set layout information (S330).

More specifically, based on layout information 401c, the controller 180 arranges the images that are found as a result of the search, in the three output regions that results from dividing the display unit 151.

For example, in a case where screen information is output using the operation command 400 that is illustrated in FIG. 9A, based on the layout information 401c, the controller 180 arranges an image relating to the condition information 401, which is found a result of the search, in an output region 421c, arranges an image relating to the condition information 402, which is found as a result of the search, in an output region 411c, and arranges an image relating to the control command 1403, which is found as a result of the search, in an output region 1431c.

In this case, the controller 180 adjusts positions at which the images that are found as a result of the search are arranged in the output regions 411c, 421c, and 431c. In addition, the controller 180 enlarges and reduces the images that are found as a result of the search and thus adjusts sizes of the images that are found as a result of the search and that are to be output to the output regions 411c, 421c, and 431c.

FIG. 10 illustrates one embodiment of the screen information on which to display the operation command relating to the driving of the electronic apparatus that is included in the home automation system, which is described referring to FIGS. 9A to 9C(d).

An operation command 500 that is used by the controller 180 in the embodiment that is illustrated in FIG. 10 includes “Power off the first electric lamp.” as a condition information, and includes “Power on the first humidifier” as a control command.

The controller 180 extracts the control command relating to the driving of the electronic apparatus and the condition information that corresponds to at least one condition relating to the execution of the control command, using the operation command.

More specifically, the controller 180 extracts condition information relating to the power-off of the first electric lamp and a control command relating to power-on of the first humidifier, using the operation command 500.

Next, based on a result of the extraction, the controller 180 searches for at least one image relating to the control command and the condition information.

That is, based on the extracted condition information, the controller 180 searches for an image that includes at least one among a graphic object 501 relating to an exterior appearance of the first electric lamp, a graphic object relating to operation of the first electric lamp, and a graphic object (not illustrated) relating to a position at which the first electric lamp is arranged.

In addition,the controller 180 outputs screen information that includes the images that are found as a result of the search and that are arranged based on pre-set layout information, in such a manner that at least one image that is found as a result of the search is output in a predetermined arrangement way.

More specifically, in a case where the condition information that is extracted from the operation command 500 relates to the operation of the first electric lamp and the extracted control command relates to operation of the first humidifier, the controller 180 searches a first image 504 relating to the control command and a second image 503 relating to the condition information.

That is, at least one image that is found as a result of the search includes the first image relating to the first electronic apparatus (the first humidifier in the embodiment in FIG. 10) that executes a control command. In addition, at least one image that is found as a result of the search includes at least one second image that corresponds to the at least condition information and that relates to at least one piece of information among the second electronic apparatus (the first electric lamp in the embodiment in FIG. 10) and surroundings information.

In addition, based on at least one among the first or second image 503 or 504, and layout information that is pre-stored according to the condition information and the control command that are extracted, the controller 180 outputs screen information relating to the operation command 500.

That is, the condition information relating to the first electric lamp and the control command relating to the first humidifier are included in the operation command 500, and thus, the controller 180 outputs the screen information relating to the operation command 500 in such a manner that pieces of information relating to the first electric lamp and the first humidifier are output in a predetermined arrangement way.

In this case, a predetermined arrangement way relates to a position at which the first image is output on the display unit 151, a position at which the at least one second image is output on the display unit 151, and the number of electronic apparatuses relating to the at least one second image.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 10, based on a position at which the first humidifier is output in the display unit 151and a position at which the first electric lamp is output on the display unit 151, the controller 180 determines layout information on screen information on which to display the operation command 500.

In addition, based on the number of electronic apparatuses relating to the second image 503, the controller 180 determines layout information on screen information that includes the first image 504 and the second image 503, as one piece of information among pieces of layout information that are pre-set.

Furthermore, based on the determined layout information, the controller 180 arranges each of the first image 504 and the second image 504 on one region of the display unit 151. Accordingly, the controller 180 outputs screen information that includes the first and

second images

1504 and 1503 that are arranged based on pre-set layout information.

FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating multiple embodiments in which an operation command to the home automation system is output using multiple pieces of pre-set layout information.

Referring to FIG. 11A, based on information that is extracted from an operation command 601, the controller 180 determines one piece of information among pieces of layout information that are pre-set, as layout information on screen information that is output.

FIGS. 11B(a) to 11C( b) are diagrams illustrating a method of controlling the outputting of the screen information that uses a different layout based on an attribute of an operation command, according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 11B(a) to 11B(b), based on the number of pieces of condition information that are extracted from operation information, the controller 180 determines layout information on screen information. More specifically, in a case where an operation command 601 is used, the controller 180 extracts one piece of condition information relating to “Power off of the first electric lamp” from the operation command 601. In addition, in a case where an operation command 602 is used, the controller 180 extracts two pieces of condition information that relate to “Power-off of the first electric lamp,” and “Power-off of the first electric fan,” respectively, from the operation command 602.

Accordingly, based on the number of pieces of extracted condition information, the controller 180 determines at least one piece of layout information among pieces of layout information that are pre-set, as layout information relating to screen information.

For example, in a case where screen information relating to the operation command 601 is output, the controller 180 outputs the screen information using first layout information in such a manner that images which relate to one piece of condition information and a control command are arranged on predetermined positions, respectively, on the display unit 151.

In another example, in a case where screen information relating to the operation command 602 is output, the controller 180 outputs second layout information in such a manner that images which relate to two pieces of condition information and one control command are arranged on predetermined positions, respectively.

Referring to FIGS. 11C(a) and 11C(b), based on different pieces of layout information, the controller 180 outputs screen information for the operation command 601 that includes different condition information and control command and for a control command 603.

More specifically, based on an arrangement way relating to images that are found as a result of the search, the controller 180 determines layout information for the condition information and the control command that are extracted.

That is, based on a first position at which the first image 1504 and a second position at which the second image 1503, the controller 180 determines layout information on the screen information.

As illustrated in FIGS. 11C(a) and 11C(b), in a case where the first position and the second position are an upper portion and a lower portion, respectively, of the display unit 151, based on layout information 404c that is illustrated in FIGS. 9C(s) to 9C(d), the controller 180 arranges the first image 504 and the second image 503.

In another example, in a case where the first position and the second position are a left or right portion and a lower portion, respectively, of the display unit 151, based on layout information 402c that is illustrated in FIGS. 9C(s) to 9C(d), the controller 180 arranges the first image 1504 and the second image 1503.

FIGS. 12A to 14D are diagrams illustrating a method of controlling the outputting of the screen information, according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The screen information that is illustrated in FIG. 12 relates to the operation command 500 that is illustrated in FIG. 10. Referring to FIGS. 12A to 12C, based on pre-set layout information in screen information, the controller 180 a size of or a position of an image that is output to one region of screen information, which results from partitioning.

More specifically, referring to FIGS. 12A and 12B, the controller 180 arranges a second image 710 relating to condition information based on pre-set layout information and enlarges the second image 710 (the second image 720 in FIG. 12).

In addition, referring to FIGS. 12A and 12C, the controller 180 determines a position at which the second image 710 is output, within one region that results from the partitioning according to a pre-set layout information. For example, the controller 180 moves an output position of the second image 710 by a predetermined distance to the left (the second image 730a) or to the right (the second image 730b).

On the other hand, with a user input (not illustrated) that is applied, the controller 180 adjusts a size and a position of an image that is output. In addition, based on pre-set information relating to image output, the controller 180 adjusts the size and the position of the image that is output.

Referring to FIG. 13, when outputting screen information including the image that is found as a result of the search, the controller 180 outputs a background image relating to a position at which an electronic apparatus relating to the image that is found as a result of the search.

In addition, the controller 180 outputs a background image relating to a position of the user relating to the image that is found as a result of the search.

More specifically, in a case where an operation command 603 that is illustrated in FIG. 11C, based on pre-set layout information, the controller 180 outputs a background image 810b relating to a position at which the first electric lamp relating to a first image 810a is arranged, to a region 801 to which the first image 801a is output. For example, in a case where the first electric lamp is arranged in a first bedroom, the controller 180 outputs a background image relating to the first bedroom, to the region 801.

In addition, based on pre-set layout information, the controller 180 outputs a background image 820b relating to the position of the user relating to a second image 820a, to a region 802 to which the second image 820a is output. For example, in a case where condition information indicating the second image 829a relates to “The first user opens the first door,” the controller 180 outputs a background image relating the first door to the region 802.

On the other hand, a size an a position of the background image that is output, as illustrated in FIGS. 12A to 12C, are adjusted.

Referring to FIG. 14, the controller 180 changes a visual appearance of at least one image among a first image and at least one second image in such a manner that the first image for a control command that is included in the screen information which is output and the second image for condition information are distinguished from each other.

More specifically, referring to FIG. 14, the controller 180 changes a visual appearance of at least one image among a first image and at least one second image in such a manner that the first image and the second image which are output are distinguished from each other in the screen information that is illustrated in FIG. 10.

Referring to FIG. 14, the controller 180 outputs a graphic object 930 indicating a direction from an output region 910 relating to condition information to an output region 920 relating to a control command.

Referring to FIG. 14, the controller 180 outputs a graphic object 940a indicating condition information and a graphic object 940b indicating a control command to one region of the output region 910 relating to the condition information and one region of the output region 920 relating to the control command, respectively.

Referring to FIG. 14, the controller 180 outputs text information 950 that relates to a control command relating to screen information that is output, to one region of the screen information that is output.

In the method of controlling the outputting of the screen information and the mobile terminal that outputs the screen information according to one embodiment of the present invention, an image including information relating to the driving of at least one electronic apparatus that is included in the home automation system is output.

Therefore, the user can know the information relating to driving of the home automation system through the image that is output, in an easier manner. Therefore, convenience of the user of the home automation system is improved.

The present invention can be implemented in various industrial fields that uses a home automation apparatus that uses the Internet of Things and a home automation system that includes the home automation apparatus.

Various embodiments may be implemented using a machine-readable medium having instructions stored thereon for execution by a processor to perform various methods presented herein. Examples of possible machine-readable mediums include HDD(Hard Disk Drive), SSD(Solid State Disk), SDD(Silicon Disk Drive), ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, a magnetic tape, a floppy disk, an optical data storage device, the other types of storage mediums presented herein, and combinations thereof. If desired, the machine-readable medium may be realized in the form of a carrier wave (for example, a transmission over the Internet). The processor may include the controller 180 of the mobile terminal.

Claims

A mobile terminal comprising:

a wireless communication unit;

a display unit configured to output screen information including at least one graphic objects corresponding to electronic apparatuses, respectively, that are included in a home automation system; and

a controller configured to:

recognize one or more graphic objects as being selected, based on a first user input that is applied on the screen information,

set a control command related with driving of an electronic apparatus corresponding to the selected graphic object, based on a second user input that is applied on the screen information, and

control the wireless communication unit to transfer a control signal related with the set control command to an electronic apparatus corresponding to the selected graphic object.
The mobile terminal of claim 1, wherein one or more electronic apparatuses corresponding to the selected graphic object perform the same function.
The mobile terminal of claim 2, wherein the controller sets a condition for causing the one or more electronic apparatuses to perform the same function, and

wherein the control signal includes a signal relating to the condition that is set.
The mobile terminal of claim 4, wherein the controller switches the screen information to screen information that results from enlarging one region of the screen information when the first user input is applied,

wherein the selected graphic object is included in the screen information that results from enlarging the one region of the screen information.
The mobile terminal of claim 4, wherein the controller controls the display unit to output a pre-set window for setting a control command related with driving of the selected graphic object on the screen information that results from enlarging the one region of the screen information.
The mobile terminal further comprising a memory unit configured to store pre-set layout information and at least one operation command related with the electronic apparatus,

wherein the controller

extracts a control command related with driving of an electronic apparatus, and condition information that corresponds to at least one condition related with execution of the control command,

searches for at least one image related with the control command and the condition information based on a result of the extraction, and

controls the display unit to output screen information including the searched image that is arranged based on the pre-set layout information in order to output the searched image in a predetermined arrangement way.
The mobile terminal of claim 6, wherein the at least one image that is found as a result of the search includes a first image related with a first electronic apparatus, and at least one second image related with at least one second electronic apparatus, user information, and surroundings information that correspond to the at least one condition.
The mobile terminal of claim 7, wherein the predetermined arrangement way relates to a position at which the first image is output on the display unit, a position at which the at least one second image is output on the display unit, and the number of electronic apparatuses related with the at least one second image.
The mobile terminal of claim 7, wherein the outputted screen information comprises a first region on which the first image is arranged and at least one second region on which the at least one second image is arranged, and

wherein the first region and the at least one second region result from partitioning based on the layout information.
The mobile terminal of claim 9, wherein the controller changes a visual appearance of at least one image among the first image and the at least one second image, in such a manner that the first image and the at least one second image that are included in the outputted screen information are distinguished from each other.
A method of controlling a mobile terminal, comprising:

outputting screen information including at least one among graphic objects corresponding to electronic apparatuses, respectively, that are included in a home automation system;

selecting at least one from among the graphic objects based on a first user input that is applied to the screen information;

setting a control command related with driving of an electronic apparatus corresponding to the selected graphic object, based on a second user input that is applied on the screen information; and

transferring a control signal related with the set control command to an electronic apparatus corresponding to the selected graphic object.
The method of claim 11, wherein one or more electronic apparatuses corresponding to the selected graphic object perform the same function.
The method of claim 12, further comprising setting a condition for causing the one or more electronic apparatuses to perform the same function,

wherein the control signal includes a signal related with the condition that is set.
The method of claim 11, wherein the screen information is switched to screen information that results from enlarging one region of the screen information when the first user input is applied, and

wherein the selected graphic object is included in the screen information that results from enlarging the one region of the screen information.
The method of claim 14, further comprising outputting a pre-set window for setting a control command related with driving of the selected graphic object, on the screen information that results from enlarging the one region of the screen information.